Saudi Arabia eVisa for Indians: Who Can Apply Online

This summary draws on Visit Saudi (Saudi Tourism Authority), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' KSA Visa platform and the Ministry of Tourism, as published on the official sources, checked on 15 October 2026. VFS Global does not handle Saudi visas in India; the visa service centres are run by Tasheer. Our Saudi Arabia visa guide for Indians covers the other categories.

Which Indians can apply for a Saudi visa online?

Visit Saudi's visa tool places India in its Visa by Package group, not among its visa-waiver or exemption groups. Your options depend on what else is in your passport:

Only the first two rows are full online eVisas that you complete without visiting a centre. The transit visa is also issued electronically, but only alongside a Saudia or Flynas booking.

How does the Package Visa work for Indian tourists?

The Ministry of Tourism launched the Package Visa pilot on 6 July 2026, and India is on its eligible list. You buy a travel package from an accredited agency, and the visa and travel insurance are issued when the booking is complete and sent to you by email. The conditions published by Visit Saudi and the Ministry of Tourism:

• A confirmed hotel booking rated 4 stars or above and licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
• A confirmed round-trip flight booking
• A completed online visa application, with medical insurance included
• A trip of 2 to 88 days, starting at least 48 hours after purchase
• Up to 9 tourists over 18 per package, plus up to 5 children
• Makkah and Madinah are excluded
• A package minimum of 4,000 riyals per adult for the first two days plus 1,000 riyals for each extra day

The SAR 402.21 visa price includes application and medical insurance fees, and processing is instant. The trade-off is cost and flexibility: you need confirmed four-star-plus hotels, confirmed return flights and the minimum package spend.

What counts as a used US, UK or Schengen visa?

The KSA Visa eVisa and the visa on arrival rely on a visa from another country, and the conditions are precise:

• The visa must be a valid US, UK or Schengen business or tourist visa.
• It must have been used at least once, with an entry stamp from the issuing country. Digital entry stamps are not accepted.
• A permanent residence permit from the UK, the US or the EU qualifies instead.
• For the eVisa only, a GCC residence visa valid at least 3 months beyond your entry date also qualifies.
• Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry into Saudi Arabia.

A new Schengen or UK visa you have not yet travelled on does not count, and neither does a trip recorded only by a digital entry stamp. The full rules sit on the Visit Saudi visa requirements page.

What if you don't qualify for any eVisa?

If the Package Visa does not suit your trip and you hold no qualifying visa, you apply for a tourism visit visa through Tasheer, which runs the Saudi visa service centres in India, or through a Saudi mission in New Delhi or Mumbai. KSA Visa lists 11 authorised visa offices in India, and Tasheer's India portal lists 14 centres across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Kozhikode (Calicut), Lucknow, Malappuram, Mumbai, New Delhi and Patna.

1. Book an appointment on the Tasheer portal (choose India) or at the centre.
2. Bring the documents listed for embassy and consulate visas: proof of residence, return ticket, flight itinerary, proof of employment, bank statement, identification and your residence address in Saudi Arabia.
3. At the centre, Tasheer checks documents, helps with the form, records biometrics and verifies identity, and collects the fees.
4. Track the application; the passport is handed back at the centre or delivered.

The visa fee listed on KSA Visa is $80, plus a $10.5 visa digital services fee and a $10.5 insurance digital services fee, both non-refundable, plus the insurance premium. A single-entry visa is valid 90 days with a stay of up to 90 days; a multiple-entry visa is valid 1 year with stays of up to 90 days. KSA Visa says visit visas on its platform are processed within up to 3 working days after submission and payment, longer in exceptional cases. Tasheer's own rupee charges and the time it takes to return passports are not published.

Can you perform Umrah on a Saudi tourist visa?

Not on the Package Visa, which excludes Makkah and Madinah. For the tourism visit visa, KSA Visa states that Muslim visitors may perform Umrah and visit Makkah and Madinah; Hajj is not permitted, and during the Hajj season entry is only through designated ports.

A dedicated Umrah visa is applied for through Nusuk and authorised agents. It is available all year except the Hajj season (15 Dhul Qa'dah to 15 Dhul Hijjah), carries the same $80 visa fee plus digital service fees, and women do not need a male guardian (mahram). Pilgrims under 18 must travel with a legal guardian. Hajj itself needs the separate Hajj visa, also via Nusuk.

Refunds, age rules and mistakes to avoid

• Refund rules conflict. KSA Visa says fees cannot be refunded after issuance, that rejected or cancelled applications trigger an automatic refund request processed within 45-60 business days, and marks the $80 visa fee refundable. Visit Saudi's eVisa FAQ says tourist visa fees are non-refundable in any case. Check before paying.
• Minors travelling alone. Applicants must be at least 18 to enter alone; under-18s travel only with a parent, grandparent or adult sibling.
• Booking a package for tomorrow. Package Visa travel can start only 48 hours after purchase.
• Forgetting insurance on the eVisa. The SAR 339.44 price excludes medical insurance, unlike the Package Visa and visa on arrival.
• Using a visit visa for a job. A business visit must not be linked to a permanent employment contract in Saudi Arabia; work visas are separate.

Rejected applicants can reapply at any time, according to KSA Visa.

If you apply through Tasheer, your file asks for a flight itinerary and an address in Saudi Arabia. Yatra For Fun's India office in Gurugram prepares flight reservations, hotel bookings, travel itineraries and cover letters for visa files, from INR 1,000 for a flight reservation to INR 3,000 for the full set. WhatsApp +91 95230 91018 or contact us. The Package Visa itself is bought only from the accredited agencies named above.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a Saudi eVisa with only an Indian passport?

Only through the Package Visa. India is on the Ministry of Tourism's eligible list for the pilot launched on 6 July 2026, and the visa costs SAR 402.21 including insurance when you buy a package from Reserval, Almosafer, Webook.com or Almatar. It does not cover Makkah and Madinah.

Does an unused US visa make me eligible for the Saudi eVisa?

No. The US, UK or Schengen visa must have been used at least once, with a physical entry stamp from the issuing country; digital entry stamps are not accepted. A UK, US or EU permanent residence permit qualifies without a stamp.

How long can I stay on a Saudi tourism visit visa?

KSA Visa lists a single-entry visa valid for 90 days with a stay of up to 90 days, and a multiple-entry visa valid for 1 year with stays of up to 90 days. A Package Visa trip runs for 2 to 88 days.

Is there a VFS centre for Saudi visas in India?

No. VFS Global publishes no Saudi visa service for India. Saudi visa service centres in India are run by Tasheer, which handles appointments, biometrics, fee collection and passport return.